With Jerod Mayo replacing Bill Belichick as head coach, the New England Patriots will look drastically different in 2024. One of the changes that will come to the organization is the apparent restoration of the defensive coordinator title.
Mayo and the Patriots reportedly set their sights on five potential candidates, including one in-house option: defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington, who is reportedly set to earn the promotion. The 34-year-old was already considered the frontrunner,
With him now taking that next step in his career, let’s assess his history as a player and coach, and why New England considered him for a promotion in the first place.